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🌱 How New Freedom’s BBQ fest became a qualifier for a world championship

New Freedom, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up New Freedom! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How New Freedom’s BBQ fest became a qualifier for a world championship
  • Want a free kids’ drive-in movie night in New Freedom?

Also on today's calendar: Tropical Smoothie Cafe and 1 more event.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Carol T.!

Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Rain at times in the morning, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Smoke on the Rail BBQ Fest Returns to New Freedom (macaronikid.com) — New Freedom residents can look forward to the Smoke on the Rail BBQ Festival returning to Marge Goodfellow Park July 24–26, bringing top pitmasters, live music, and family activities to town. The KCBS-sanctioned event is now a qualifier for the 2027 BBQ World Cup, spotlighting New Freedom as a Mid-Atlantic barbecue destination and boosting Southern York County tourism and local businesses.
   

• Gillice Present A Kids Drive-In Movie Sponsord by Emerald Garden (macaronikid.com) — Families in New Freedom are invited to a kids’ drive-in style screening of Inside Out at Smith Woods, 150 E. Main Street, on July 18. Kids can build cardboard cars that morning, then return at dusk for the movie, with Gillice concessions serving burgers, popcorn, snacks, and drinks for a relaxed community night out.
   

📸 Around New Freedom

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📸 An evening of ice cream and patriotism! —Carol T. Like

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  • Aerotek posted a job opening for Forklift Operator And Material Handler in New Freedom. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in New Freedom. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Freedom here.

🗞 Nearby News

Shrewsbury

  • Shrewsbury Fireman's Carnival returns to York County for its 77th year (wgal.com)
  • River Barry Bubble Magician to Perform at York County Libraries (macaronikid.com)

Dallastown

  • West York man to skateboard across US, raise mental health awareness (ydr.com)
  • Victim in fatal Heidelberg Township forklift accident identified (ydr.com)

Red Lion

  • Pa. troopers honored after standoff with man who killed at least 1 neighbor (pennlive.com)

Ok New Freedom! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Freedom

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